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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,663.91, 97,511.60 and 40,449.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,663.91, 97,511.60 and 40,449.47 is: 55,817.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,663.91 : 97,511.60 = 40,449.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,663.91/97,511.60 = 40,449.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,663.91x = 97,511.60 × 40,449.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,663.91x = 3,944,292,152.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,944,292,152.42/70,663.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,817.64

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